Women in Tech

How to Feel Heard During Video Meetings

This article discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome and speaking up during remote Zoom meetings, which is especially difficult for PMs. It outlines the steps taken to address the issue, such as talking to people within the organization, understanding proper Zoom etiquette, and advocating for oneself and others. It also emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor, using online and offline resources, and not questioning oneself.

How to Retain Women Engineers

Companies have made efforts to increase the diversity of their tech workforce by improving recruitment of women, but not as much has been done to retain them. To address this, a company revised their career ladder to include recognition for mentoring, and initiated a Women's Club and other activities to support women engineers. Lessons learned include not making efforts a women-only initiative, recognizing women's hard work, being inclusive, and creating an environment that supports work-life balance.

A Plan For Creating a More Inclusive Culture

This article discusses a program set up by the author to improve diversity and inclusion in their company. The program consists of micro-actions (15 minute activities) and macro-actions (1-3 hour activities) to demonstrate an attempt at making a more diverse and inclusive culture. The author has seen some micro-wins, such as sourcing female candidates and attending events, and has learned that this approach helps to keep diversity and inclusion at the top of everyone's minds.

Self-Actualizing as a Woman in Tech

This woman in management has experienced a journey of ups and downs in her career, and has learned that taking control of her career is the best way to reach her higher calling to leadership. She suggests taking risks, building a strong network, and reading books to gain a full perspective on management. Ultimately, she believes that having the choice to navigate her career gives her a sense of ownership and motivation.

Owning Your Career

A person with Imposter Syndrome has learned to take ownership of their career and to believe in themselves. They have done this by learning to catch their self-doubt, to accept positive feedback, to see negative feedback as systemic, and to fake it until they make it. They have also sought out mentors, networking opportunities, and therapy to help them on their journey. They have learned that many people, especially women in male-dominated fields, are struggling with Imposter Syndrome and should be encouraged to introspect, speak up, take risks, and believe in themselves.

Being Intentional About Diversity and Inclusion

This story is about a manager who realized that their team was not being intentional about diversity and inclusion. They took steps to make their team activities more inclusive, such as introducing other activities, encouraging discussions, and setting up mentoring rings. These efforts led to more representation from underrepresented groups, and the manager learned the importance of being deliberate about diversity and inclusion, as well as the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment.